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Israeli forces intrude into eastern Gaza

GAZA, July 18 (KUNA) -- Israeli forces, supported by tanks and bulldozers, intruded into the eastern territories of Al-Zaytoun neighborhood, southeast of Gaza City early Tuesday.
Palestinian security sources informed KUNA that five Merkava tanks accompanied by four bulldozers penetrated 200 meters into eastern territories of Al-Zaytoun neighborhood.
The troops entered the region amid heavy fire towards Palestinian homes and farmlands to coincide with intensive flights of reconnaissance aircraft, the sources added.
There were no reports of casualties among the Palestinians, the sources continued, adding that the bulldozers destroyed and ravaged Palestinian lands in the area. (end) mzt.ba KUNA 181127 Jul 12NNNN